Javier Muñoz-Basols – författare

This volume invites us to revisit ideology, censorship and translation by adopting a variety of perspectives. It presents case studies and theoretical analyses from different chronological periods and focuses on a variety of genres, themes and audiences. Focusing on issues that have thus far not been addressed in a sufficiently connected way and from a variety of disciplines, they analyse authentic translation work, procedures and strategies.

The book considers the ethical and ideological implications for the translator, re-examines the role of the ideologist or the censor—as a stand-alone individual, as representative of a group, or as part of a larger apparatus—and establishes the translator’s scope of action. The chapters presented here contribute new ideas that help to elucidate both the role of the translator throughout history, as well as current practices. Collectively, in demonstrating the role that ideology and censorship play in the act of translation, the authors help to establish a connection between the past and the present across different genres, cultural traditions and audiences.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice.

This volume invites us to revisit ideology, censorship and translation by adopting a variety of perspectives. It presents case studies and theoretical analyses from different chronological periods and focuses on a variety of genres, themes and audiences. Focusing on issues that have thus far not been addressed in a sufficiently connected way and from a variety of disciplines, they analyse authentic translation work, procedures and strategies.

The book considers the ethical and ideological implications for the translator, re-examines the role of the ideologist or the censor—as a stand-alone individual, as representative of a group, or as part of a larger apparatus—and establishes the translator’s scope of action. The chapters presented here contribute new ideas that help to elucidate both the role of the translator throughout history, as well as current practices. Collectively, in demonstrating the role that ideology and censorship play in the act of translation, the authors help to establish a connection between the past and the present across different genres, cultural traditions and audiences.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice.

La diversidad del español y su enseñanza es la primera publicación concebida para reflexionar sobre la diversidad de la lengua desde un punto de vista crítico, interdisciplinario, institucional, aplicado e internacional. El análisis de doce lecturas y de una detallada guía de explotación didáctica potencian la adquisición de conocimientos sobre la lengua y desvelan la complejidad de la investigación sobre las variedades del español.

Características principales:

• Artículos de investigación desde diferentes enfoques y perspectivas;

• Actividades de reflexión para verificar la asimilación de contenidos;

• Análisis crítico de extractos y citas de autoridad (español e inglés);

• Preguntas analíticas sobre el estado de la cuestión y recursos institucionales;

• Modelos metodológicos de investigación empírica sobre la diversidad de la lengua;

• Propuestas de temas para la investigación y el debate dentro y fuera del aula;

• Pautas bibliográficas detalladas para profundizar sobre la materia;

• Selección de conceptos clave para potenciar la adquisición de terminología lingüística;

• Glosario bilingüe en línea (español e inglés) sobre variedades del español, sociolingüística aplicada y política lingüística;

• Soluciones de las guías de lectura e información complementaria.

Diseñado como libro de texto o material de autoaprendizaje, La diversidad del español y su enseñanza es una herramienta imprescindible para familiarizarse con la diversidad de la lengua. La información será de interés y aplicable en contextos académicos y profesionales de enseñanza, diseño curricular y elaboración de materiales didácticos de español como lengua extranjera o segunda y de herencia. Cualquier investigador, profesor, estudiante o lector podrá acceder de manera crítica y pautada a esta importante parcela de conocimiento sobre el idioma.

La diversidad del español y su enseñanza brings together twelve articles that investigate Spanish linguistic variation and the impact this has on Spanish language teaching.

Based on a special edition of the Journal of Spanish Language Teaching, each chapter here presents an article from the Journal with an additional reading guide designed to transform the information into a pedagogical tool that can be used and applied in the classroom. Each article is accompanied by critical analysis, reflection activities, questions for future research and debate, and suggestions for further reading. A bilingual glossary covering key terms within Spanish language variation, applied sociolinguistics and language policy is available online at www.routledge.com/9780367651695.

This book is a practical overview of the evolution and current state of the study of Spanish language variation and will be of most interest to researchers and teachers of Spanish as a second language who will gain insight into how to include linguistic variation in their teaching.

La diversidad del español y su enseñanza es la primera publicación concebida para reflexionar sobre la diversidad de la lengua desde un punto de vista crítico, interdisciplinario, institucional, aplicado e internacional. El análisis de doce lecturas y de una detallada guía de explotación didáctica potencian la adquisición de conocimientos sobre la lengua y desvelan la complejidad de la investigación sobre las variedades del español.

Características principales:

• Artículos de investigación desde diferentes enfoques y perspectivas;

• Actividades de reflexión para verificar la asimilación de contenidos;

• Análisis crítico de extractos y citas de autoridad (español e inglés);

• Preguntas analíticas sobre el estado de la cuestión y recursos institucionales;

• Modelos metodológicos de investigación empírica sobre la diversidad de la lengua;

• Propuestas de temas para la investigación y el debate dentro y fuera del aula;

• Pautas bibliográficas detalladas para profundizar sobre la materia;

• Selección de conceptos clave para potenciar la adquisición de terminología lingüística;

• Glosario bilingüe en línea (español e inglés) sobre variedades del español, sociolingüística aplicada y política lingüística;

• Soluciones de las guías de lectura e información complementaria.

Diseñado como libro de texto o material de autoaprendizaje, La diversidad del español y su enseñanza es una herramienta imprescindible para familiarizarse con la diversidad de la lengua. La información será de interés y aplicable en contextos académicos y profesionales de enseñanza, diseño curricular y elaboración de materiales didácticos de español como lengua extranjera o segunda y de herencia. Cualquier investigador, profesor, estudiante o lector podrá acceder de manera crítica y pautada a esta importante parcela de conocimiento sobre el idioma.

La diversidad del español y su enseñanza brings together twelve articles that investigate Spanish linguistic variation and the impact this has on Spanish language teaching.

Based on a special edition of the Journal of Spanish Language Teaching, each chapter here presents an article from the Journal with an additional reading guide designed to transform the information into a pedagogical tool that can be used and applied in the classroom. Each article is accompanied by critical analysis, reflection activities, questions for future research and debate, and suggestions for further reading. A bilingual glossary covering key terms within Spanish language variation, applied sociolinguistics and language policy is available online at www.routledge.com/9780367651695.

This book is a practical overview of the evolution and current state of the study of Spanish language variation and will be of most interest to researchers and teachers of Spanish as a second language who will gain insight into how to include linguistic variation in their teaching.

‘Excellent book. The chapters put together and systematise a lot of material that is often taught in an anecdotal or haphazard sort of way, if at all. Students will learn a great deal from the book and have their confidence in using Spanish considerably boosted as a result.’ – Jonathan Thacker, Merton College, University of Oxford, UK

‘An invaluable, highly original and methodically sound approach to correcting and eliminating common, yet difficult-to-eliminate errors.’ – Manuel Delgado, Bucknell University, USA

‘The user-friendly format and page layout makes Speed Up Your Spanish a highly practical reference source for students and teachers.’– Ma Victoria García Serrano, University of Pennsylvania, USA

False friends, idiomatic expressions, gender and capitalization are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Spanish. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step for successful language learning.

Speed Up Your Spanish is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains such errors, thereby enabling students of Spanish to learn from their mistakes while enhancing their understanding of the Spanish language.

Each of the nine chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes in Spanish. Each chapter is divided into sections that classify the concepts and errors into subcategories. Full explanations are provided throughout with clear, comprehensive examples and exercises to help the learner gain an in-depth understanding of Spanish grammar and usage.

Key features:

Suitable both for classroom use or self-study, Speed Up Your Spanish is the ideal resource for all intermediate learners of Spanish wishing to refine their language skills.

Javier Muñoz-Basols is an Instructor in Spanish at the University of Oxford.

Marianne David teaches Spanish at the Trinity School in New York.

Olga Núñez Piñeiro is Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Westminster.

‘Excellent book. The chapters put together and systematise a lot of material that is often taught in an anecdotal or haphazard sort of way, if at all. Students will learn a great deal from the book and have their confidence in using Spanish considerably boosted as a result.’ – Jonathan Thacker, Merton College, University of Oxford, UK

‘An invaluable, highly original and methodically sound approach to correcting and eliminating common, yet difficult-to-eliminate errors.’ – Manuel Delgado, Bucknell University, USA

‘The user-friendly format and page layout makes Speed Up Your Spanish a highly practical reference source for students and teachers.’– Ma Victoria García Serrano, University of Pennsylvania, USA

False friends, idiomatic expressions, gender and capitalization are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Spanish. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step for successful language learning.

Speed Up Your Spanish is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains such errors, thereby enabling students of Spanish to learn from their mistakes while enhancing their understanding of the Spanish language.

Each of the nine chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes in Spanish. Each chapter is divided into sections that classify the concepts and errors into subcategories. Full explanations are provided throughout with clear, comprehensive examples and exercises to help the learner gain an in-depth understanding of Spanish grammar and usage.

Key features:

Suitable both for classroom use or self-study, Speed Up Your Spanish is the ideal resource for all intermediate learners of Spanish wishing to refine their language skills.

Javier Muñoz-Basols is an Instructor in Spanish at the University of Oxford.

Marianne David teaches Spanish at the Trinity School in New York.

Olga Núñez Piñeiro is Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Westminster.

Idiomatic expressions are the ‘salt and pepper’ of any language. They give Spanish its colour and imagery, its richness and variety.

From set phrases and idioms to metaphorical expressions and proverbs, these essential components allow users to add humour and spice to their language, vividly embodying Hispanic culture while naturalizing their communication style to more closely resemble that of native speakers.

Key features:

Practical, informative and highly entertaining, this is the ideal text for all intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish.

Idiomatic expressions are the ‘salt and pepper’ of any language. They give Spanish its colour and imagery, its richness and variety.

From set phrases and idioms to metaphorical expressions and proverbs, these essential components allow users to add humour and spice to their language, vividly embodying Hispanic culture while naturalizing their communication style to more closely resemble that of native speakers.

Key features:

Practical, informative and highly entertaining, this is the ideal text for all intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish.